Ryan furnished five tackles (three solo) during the Buccaneers' 19-3 win over the Cowboys in Week 1.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran defensive back didn't draw the start, but he was heavily involved while playing 57 snaps (83%) overall. Ryan's versatility and experience are expected to be a significant asset to the defense as a whole; his ability to play both cornerback and safety opens a path to more creative secondary alignments that will often see him sharing the field with starting safeties Antoine Winfield and Mike Edwards, as was the case for all but 12 plays versus Dallas.

Ryan (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's season opener against the Cowboys.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he was a full-go Friday and will be available to make his Buccaneers debut Sunday. The veteran defensive back is expected to garner a depth role behind Antoine Winfield and Mike Edwards, but he could carve out a larger role as he becomes more familiar with his new squad.

Ryan (hamstring) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan popped up on the injury report with a hamstring injury, putting his Week 1 status in doubt. The veteran safety is expected to serve a depth role behind Antoine Winfield and Mike Edwards, so if he's sidelined for Week 1, fellow backup Keanu Neal would likely step into a larger role.

Ryan re-signed with the Buccaneers on Wednesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan was released Tuesday but the Buccaneers created a roster spot for the veteran safety by placing Ryan Jensen on injured reserve and subsequently brought Ryan back just one day after cutting him. He'll likely work in a depth role behind starters Antoine Winfield and Mike Edwards.

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that the team is expected to re-sign Ryan after releasing him ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan reportedly put together a strong training camp in Tampa Bay, but he failed to make the initial 53-man roster. However, the Buccaneers are expected to be opening up a few roster spots in the near future, and it appears like Ryan will fill one of those openings.

The Buccaneers released Ryan on Tuesday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan reportedly put together a strong training camp in Tampa Bay, but the veteran is ultimately left off the initial 53-man roster. As Stroud notes, Ryan could be a candidate to re-sign with the Buccaneers after other players are placed on IR or the PUP list, and additional roster spots open up.

Ryan, who signed with the Buccaneers in March, has stood out throughout training camp in multiple aspects, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports. "Logan has been unbelievable from a workout standpoint, an intelligence standpoint and learning everything so quickly," head coach Todd Bowles said. "I haven't seen a guy learn our defense that fast, and not just the safety spot but the corner and the nickel spot."

EDGE Analysis

As Bowles' comments reveal, Ryan is likely to be utilized all over the secondary in 2022, and the fact he already seems to be very well acclimated to the team's defensive scheme should make that a possibility right from the onset. Dix notes Ryan has played the slot frequently when lined up as a cornerback during camp, and his versatility has had the domino effect of allowing Antoine Winfield to utilize his cover skills as a nickel corner more frequently while adding more layers to Mike Edwards' work at free safety.

Ryan agreed to terms on a contract with the Buccaneers on Friday, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan transitioned to safety during the last two seasons while with the Giants, so he fills a clear void in a Tampa Bay secondary which just lost Jordan Whitehead to the Jets. The 31-year-old now reunites with Tom Brady, with whom he won two Super Bowls during their time together in New England.

Ryan will be released by the Giants on Thursday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan was a prominent member of the Giants' defense over his two seasons with the team. He recorded a career-high 117 tackles (77 solo) with a sack, eight pass defenses, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery across 15 appearances in 2021, and he'll now attempt to seek out another organization ahead of his age-31 season.

Ryan finished fourth in total tackles among safeties with 117, though he did not record a single interception in 2021.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan was a reliable IDP, especially as he put up his tackle numbers in only 15 games. He's under contract for next season, and if the Giants don't bring in anyone else -- or re-sign Jabrill Peppers -- Ryan should again have a big role.